These representations on reality television have really broadened people's perceptions of gays and lesbians.

If you're looking at network television to see a good cross-section of our community, you're not going to find it. What you will find is primarily gay white males.

What it really points to is the rural gay experience. When you look at television and film, it often seems like being gay is a big-city experience. But it's an international experience, no matter where you live.

This is a shocking misrepresentation of reality and of the audience watching these programs.

This is a series about an American family, one which is inclusive of both faith and gay people. NBC is to be commended for standing up against anti-gay religious extremists, and to its commitment to the core American values of equality and non-discrimination.

GLAAD is reaching out to the show's producers to discuss our concerns and the concerns of community members and allies who have contacted us about this matter.